Epson C8 Series, Manipulator Manual

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Setup & Operation 3. Environment and Installation
30 C8 Rev.13
Do not use the Manipulator under conditions where it can be exposed to water or any
other corrosive liquid (including water).
*2 Any contaminants that can deteriorate sealing performance of nitrile rubber oil sealing,
O-rings, packing seals and liquid gasket should be avoided.
Special Environmental Conditions
The protective seals are attached on the Protection-model Manipulator to prevent dust, water,
etc. from the outside. Follow the precautions in use environment described below:
The surface of the Manipulator has general oil resistance. However, if your requirements
specify that the Manipulator must withstand certain kinds of oil, please the supplier of your
region.
Rapid change in temperature and humidity can cause condensation inside the Manipulator.
If your requirements specify that the Manipulator handles food, please the supplier of your
region to check whether the Manipulator will damage the food or not.
The Manipulator cannot be used in corrosive environments where acid or alkaline is used.
In a salty environment where the rust is likely to gather, the Manipulator is susceptible to
rust.
The Controller used with the Protection-model Manipulator does not have protection
features for dusty, wet, or oily environment. The Controller must be placed in an
environment that meets the specified conditions.
WARNING
■ Use an earth leakage breaker on the AC power cable of the Controller to avoid
the electric shock and circuit breakdown caused by an unexpected water leak.
Prepare the earth leakage breaker that pertains the Controller you are using. For
details, refer to the Robot Controller manual.
CAUTION
■
When cleaning the Manipulator, do not rub it strongly with alcohol or benzene.
It may lose luster on the coated face.